We’re last minute people, maybe a week in advance without air travel, a month with. A family friend just invited us to join them on a vacation NOVEMBER 2025. That seems bonkers to me!

How far in advance do you plan a small trip like a road trip or visiting family, and how far in advance for a big trip like international travel, a cruise, or Disney?

  • Drusas@kbin.run
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    5 months ago

    If it’s a camping trip, six months because that’s when campsite reservations open and they book up fast.

    Anything else, 2-4 months, usually closer to 4. International trip more like 4-6 months.

      • Drusas@kbin.run
        2·
        5 months ago

        Washington, so probably. Beautiful place. They implemented the six-month opening a couple of years back because all the campsites would get booked out years in advance for the best times of year.

    • tyler@programming.dev
      1·
      5 months ago

      Dispersed camping. We plan the day before we decide to go. A lot fewer people, dogs can be off leash, etc.

      • Drusas@kbin.run
        1·
        5 months ago

        We avoid that because anywhere nearby, attractive, and easy to bring your gear to tends to fill up. Better to have a reservation and know you will get a spot.